The 12th Annual Tacky Sweater 5K Run and Walk takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Norfolk, Virginia.
You can register and find official details through Mettle Events Tacky Sweater 5K, https://www.mettleevents.com/tackysweater5k.com/
Event Details
• Date & Time: Saturday, December 5, 2026; Race starts at 9:00 AM EST (Post-race party from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM)
• Location (Start/Finish & Packet Pickup): Afterglow Brewing (2330 Bowdens Ferry Rd, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23508)
• Course: Elizabeth River Trail running through the Old Dominion University campus area
• Beneficiaries: EVMS Melanoma Awareness, EVMS Department of Dermatology
Schedule & Registration Fees
• Early Packet Pickup: Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Afterglow Brewing
• Race Day Registration & Pickup: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
• Pricing Tiers:
• $35 (until November 3, 2026)
• $40 (November 4 through December 4, 2026)
• $45 (Race day)
* ODU Faculty/Staff/Student discount code: for $5.00 off: 26STAFF
Highlights & Awards
• Swag & Medals: All finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
• Festivities: Post-race party at Afterglow Brewing featuring craft beer, food, entertainment, and giveaways.
• Contests & Awards: Tacky sweater competition, awards for top 3 overall, age groups (12 & under up to 70 & over), walkers, and team champion belts (largest and fastest teams)